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BREAKING NEWS: News Conference Scheduled To Discuss Robert Doerr Murder
News Conference Scheduled To Discuss Robert Doerr Murder
 On February 26th, 2019, around 7:00 p.m., Evansville Firefighter Robert Doerr was shot and killed outside of his residence in the 2700 block of Oakley St. Larry Richmond Sr. and Elizabeth Fox-Doerr have been charged with the murder of Robert Doerr. Larry Richmond Sr. has been incarcerated for federal guns charges since 2019. Elizabeth Fox-Doerr has been incarcerated since July 12, 2022, for the charge of Perjury.Â
This has been a joint investigation involving multiple agencies including the Evansville Police Department, FBI, Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Vanderburgh County Cyber Crimes Task Force.Â
There will be a press conference held at the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office at 1:00 p.m. on today’s date (08/18/2022) to discuss the details of the charging documents. Representatives from the Evansville Police Department, Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office and the Evansville Fire Department will be in attendance.Â
Inaugural Pride & Spirit Event happening tomorrow, August 19
WHO: USI incoming freshmen and USI student-athletes
WHAT: The incoming Class of 2026 will be introduced to USI athletic teams and administrators and will engage in USI spirit-related activities. Students will also be meeting on The Quad following the event to take the annual Class Photo.
WHEN: The event will be from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The best time to get coverage of the Pride & Spirit Event would be from 11:40 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Students will head to The Quad for the Class Photo directly following the Pride & Spirit Event at 12:15 p.m.
WHERE: Media should meet in the Screaming Eagles Arena lobby (enter next to the USI Ticket Office window). Once in the Arena, John Farless, Director of University Communications, will be there to direct you to a spot on the Screaming Eagles Arena court. A map of the USI campus, featuring the Screaming Eagles Arena, can be found at USI.edu/map.
If you would like to get coverage of the Class Photo on The Quad, you should meet there after the Pride & Spirit Event. A map of the USI campus, featuring The Quad, can be found at USI.edu/map. John Farless, Director of University Communications, will be there to direct you to a spot with good visibility.
Gov. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Education to announce Statewide Early Literacy Investment
WHAT: Gov. Eric J. Holcomb will join Indiana Sec. of Education Dr. Katie Jenner to unveil a major investment to support reading development for students statewide.
WHO:
Gov. Holcomb
Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Sec. of Education
Dr. Joe Cronk, Anderson Superintendent
Dr. Val Scott, principal, Eastside Elementary School
WHEN:
10:00 a.m. EDT, Thursday, Aug. 18
WHERE:
Eastside Elementary School
844 N Scatterfield Rd.
Anderson, IN 46012
Evansville rides big fifth inning to victory
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters put up a six-run fifth inning to defeat the Windy City ThunderBolts Wednesday night, 6-4.
Windy City immediately found themselves ahead in the game in the first inning, capitalizing on an error from J.R. Davis to score the opening run.
On the next at-bat, Peyton Isaacson sent a three-run home run over the right field wall to bump the advantage to 4-0.
From there, the game stood still into the middle innings as starters Ryan O’Reilly and Justin Miller began to settle in.
Finally, the Otters broke through in the bottom of the fifth. Zach Biermann opened the scoring with an RBI single, bringing in Davis.
A few batters later, Andy Armstrong drew a bases-loaded walk to bring Evansville to within two.
Bryan Rosario tied the game at four with a two-run single later in the inning. Armstrong also scored on the play due to a throwing error, giving Evansville a 5-4 lead.
The lead grew once more in the next at-bat as Elijah MacNamee brought in the sixth run with an RBI single.
After the big Evansville inning, the bullpens got involved and the game returned to quick innings. As the ninth inning began, Evansville brought on Logan Sawyer to grab the save. Sawyer earned his league-leading 19th save after retiring the side in order.
The win went to Ryan O’Reilly, his sixth of 2022. He allowed four runs (none earned) on six hits in his six complete innings. Justin Miller received the loss for Windy City, allowing five runs on three hits. The Otters were out-hit in the contest 6-5.
The series concludes Thursday night at 6:35 p.m. at Bosse Field. Audio-only coverage is available on the Otters YouTube page, while the paid video stream is available via FloBaseball.
ADDITIONAL PAY INCREASES PROPOSED FOR SELECT CITY OF EVANSVILLE EMPLOYEES
POSTED BELOW IS THE LINK TO THE “SALARY SUMMARY” CONCERNING THE PROPOSED INCREASES FOR SELECT CITY EMPLOYEES
City Council SAC Salary Administration Summary 2022
(THE ABOVE “SALARY SUMMARY” IS AN EXHIBIT PUBLISHED IN THE PROPOSED 2023 EVANSVILLE CITY BUDGET. Â THE “SALARY SUMMARY” WAS HANDED OUT TO ELECTED AND APPOINTED CITY OF EVANSVILLE OFFICIALS DURING THE CURRENT BUDGET HEARINGS) Â
FOOTNOTES:
THE PROPOSED PERCENTAGES CONCERNING SALARY INCREASES OF THE OTHER FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF EVANSVILLE ARE LISTED BELOW:Â
THE PROPOSED POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES PAY RAISE PERCENTAGE FOR THE BUDGET YEAR 2023Â IS 3%.
THE PROPOSED FIRE DEPARTMENTÂ EMPLOYEES PAY RAISE PERCENTAGE FOR THE BUDGET YEAR 2023Â IS 2%.
THE PROPOSED BARGAINING EMPLOYEES PAY RAISE PERCENTAGE FOR THE BUDGET YEAR 2023 IS 2%.
THE PROPOSED NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES PAY RAISE PERCENTAGE FOR THE BUDGET YEAR 2023 IS 1%.
MEMBERS OF THE SAC BOARD ARE MAYOR WINNECKE, CITY CONTROLLER, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR (HR), CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, CITY COUNCIL FINANCIAL CHAIRPERSON, AND A MEMBER OF THE MINORITY POLITICAL PARTY. Â THESE INDIVIDUALS WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR DECIDING THAT THE ABOVE 37 INDIVIDUALS WOULD RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL PAY INCREASES PERCENTAGE FOR THE 2023 BUDGET YEAR.
WE HAVE ALSO RECEIVED CONFLICTING STATEMENTS CONCERNING MAYOR WINNECKE, CITY CLERK, AND EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PROPOSED SALARY INCREASE FOR THE 2023 BUDGET YEAR.
WE ARE Â TOLD THAT THE CITY OF EVANSVILLE EMPLOYS AROUND 1,200 FULL AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
THE 2023 EVANSVILLE CITY BUDGET MUST BE VOTED ON AND PASSED BY NOVEMBER, 1, 2022.
THE CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER POSTED THIS ARTICLE WITHOUT BIAS.
Attorney General Warns Hoosiers Of Identity Theft Victims
Attorney General Warns Hoosiers Of Identity Theft Victims
Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers of the risk of identity theft victims developing a range of mental illnesses after scammers target and steal their hard-earned money.
Identity theft is a constant threat to all Americans. In 2020, nearly 50% of the country was financially harmed by identity theft, according to a study done by the Aite Group.
“In today’s world, we are tied to technology, whether it’s our phones or our computers, and we often feel obligated to stay connected and respond to anyone and everyone who reaches out,†Attorney General Rokita said. “Most people can detect a fraudster when they are face-to-face, but it’s easy to fall victim to identity theft when you’re pressured over the phone or email. What is not recognized often enough is that this is an emotional rollercoaster for people, and it can result in depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses.â€
Injured parties often experience fear, exhaustion, and anger. When people have the stress of financial loss combined with these feelings, long-lasting mental health conditions are more likely to arise if left untreated.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans’ reported losses from identity theft grew from $3.3 billion in 2020 to $5.8 billion in 2021. This creates an even larger pool of victims at risk of developing mental illness.
Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers of the following red flags that could lead to identity theft:
- Stolen checks, credit cards, or debit cards
- Unfamiliar online purchases on financial statements
- Mysterious medical charges
- Emails asking for personal information
- Phone calls or text messages seeking credit card or bank account information
- Scammers using computer programs that track your personal information
- Scammers digging through household trash to find private information.
If you believe you have encountered identity theft, please visit www.IndianaConsumer.com.
If signs of anxiety, depression, or any other form of mental illness develop, contact a physician immediately or visit www.in.gov/bewellindiana/.
A headshot of Attorney General Rokita is available for download.
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